We love the juxtaposition surrounding Glasgow; the grounded roots of rural life sprinkled with the shiny bits of new cultures. The Glasgow/Barren County vibe works to preserve the best of their collective history, while also trailblazing new paths. They are a perfect old-school, modern, Kentucky Road-trip destination.
Want delicious pad Thai? Just head downtown! Need some creamy farm to table cheese or chocolatey whole milk? A scenic drive into the countryside and you can meet the cows that do that. Check out all of our encounters there to see what we’re talking about!
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EncounterCopper and Elk, a Downtown Glasgow Short-Term Rental
We stayed at Copper and Elk for a weekend of fun in Glasgow, Kentucky. It is located right on the...
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EncounterFine Arts Bistro
We have been returning to the Fine Arts Bistro in Downtown Glasgow for years. Breakfast, brunch, and lunch – we...
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EncounterHaunted Oaks of Bon Ayr
Scare spots, scream parks, and haunted attractions are not normally our thing – but when friends opened Haunted Oaks of...
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EncounterKanha Kafe
Talk about a GEM. Kanha Kafe is an incredible Asian cafe in Downtown Glasgow, Kentucky. The Pad Thai is EVERYTHING...
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EncounterShopping in Downtown Glasgow
Shopping in Downtown Glasgow is a fabulous experience. Clothing boutiques. Vintage. Books. Personalized gifts. Lingerie. High-end and trendy gifts. There...
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EncounterThe Hive Coffee & Bakehouse
The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse is the newest coffee shop Glasgow. It is located on the corner of the square...
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EncounterBarren River Lake State Resort Park
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is in the beautiful countryside of Barren County, Kentucky near Mammoth Cave National Park....
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EncounterDinosaur World, Kentucky
Yes, no matter what age, we suggest making a stop at Dinosaur World. Think of it as a whimsical hike, with...
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EncounterAce Coffee
Ace Coffee is one of the newest additions to Cave City and is already so well loved. The baristas always...
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EncounterDowntown Glasgow
Downtown Glasgow has become one of those small towns that we all hope to find. The picturesque downtown square is...
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EncounterKenny’s Farmhouse Cheese
Just a few miles down the road from Glasgow, is a creamy, dreamy spot that you must try on your...
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EncounterAmish donuts and wildflowers: sweeten your spring
Ya’ll – we are so excited about the feeling this road-trip brings! Combining Amish donuts and beautiful spring wildflowers, in Mammoth...
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EncounterRaven’s Cross
Raven’s Cross is a haunt, a collector’s dream, home to virtual reality and motion-simulated machines, and also an escape room. ...
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EncounterThe Grove
During our night at The Grove in Glasgow, we enjoyed live music from Town Mountain and the Brother Smith Band....
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EncounterThe Story of Floyd Collins with Chris Clark, Mammoth Cave Park Ranger: PODCAST
In the winter of 1925, the story of Floyd Collins’ entrapment in Sand Cave became one of the first international...
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EncounterThe Plaza Theatre
The Plaza Theatre in downtown Glasgow is a 90+ year old treasure. Center stage is frequently filled with musicians, plays...
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EncounterWinter in Kentucky State Parks with Seth Wheat: PODCAST
Join our fireside chat with Seth Wheat, Director of Interpretation & Engagement for Kentucky State Parks. We discussed Kentucky’s State...
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EncounterBasic Info You Should Know about Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park A must not miss when visiting Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park, home to the longest...
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EncounterBest of the Barrens: a Resort, Farmer’s Cheese, and Brigadoon
Barren is definitely not. In our travels we have discovered that Barren County has so many delightful destinations, here’s a...